Nubia of Themyscira (Earth 23)

History

Origin

Hailing from the island nation of Amazonia, Nubia functions as Wonder Woman; a diplomat and guardian as well as a representative of her people. Often accompanying Superman and the Justice League, her adventures take her around the world in order to protect justice, liberty and equality.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Amazonian Physiology: The Amazons are a race of warrior women that have received gifts and blessings from five Olympian goddesses: Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hestia and Aphrodite. The average Amazon possesses the potential for the following power set:
  • Enhanced Intellect: A gift from Athena, the Amazons have the wisdom to be guided by peace and justice.
  • Superhuman Strength
  • Superhuman Durability
  • Superhuman Stamina
  • Superhuman Agility
  • Immortality: The Amazons were gifted immortality. The people of Themyscira lived forever, though could be killed in war or in an accident. Those who followed Antiope and Phthia and became the Bana-Mighdall lost their immortality.^[1]
  • Self-Sustenance: So long as the Amazons stay on Themyscira, she does not require food, water or any other form of nourishment to maintain her health and vitality.^[2] Although they are not susceptible to the throes of hunger, this does not mean that Amazons don't consume food for enjoyment. The Amazons frequently hold great festivals wherupon food is served.

Abilities

• Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced): She was skilled in armed and unarmed combat and proficient with traditional Greek hand to hand weaponry such as sharpened edge shield sword and slings.
  • Swordsmanship: Trained Amazonian sword fighting.
    

Paraphernalia

Equipment

• Indestructible Gauntlets
• Lasso of Truth

Related

• 6 Appearances of Nubia of Themyscira (Earth 23)
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Links

• Wonder Woman at dccomics.com
• Wonder Woman at Wikipedia.org

Footnotes

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